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By Emmie Bee, September 3, 2010 1:16 AM

Hudson is at Nonnie & Papa’s house again. He left last night with them because I was having a really bad day. And no, he was not the cause. I just had a deadline for work that HAD to be met. And I had stressed myself out to my breaking point by 4PM Wednesday. Luckily, my parents got here just in time to save me from literally crawling into the corner and sobbing for a few hours.

I have been overwhelmed the last month or so. Not with the kids, but with the lack of time I am afforded to get anything else- like work or house stuff done. We’ve also been a bit slower this month at work, which is par for the August course but with three babies I feel it much more than I did in the past. I find myself questioning how I have lived my life to this point financially. All those little (and not so little) things I HAD TO HAVE 3 years ago? If I hadn’t GOTTEN THEM it would just make a huge difference now that we have 3 kids. I just feel stupid for not being responsible sooner. Luckily, our company is established. We’ve been in biz for 6 years and we aren’t going anywhere. We just have to much more careful with our money for the next few years so in the future we won’t have to worry. It’s hard to go from buying Chanel bags & sports cars to trying to stretch the groceries out just ONE MORE DAY. Some might think it’s a fall- but I’ve decided after some reflection that our goals financially are more important.

Add to that the deadline at work & I was just a mess.

I felt better after talking it over with my stepdad & my mom. They are good at helping me talk through things even if they end up being a sounding board. I am so grateful to have such wonderful people there to support me when I have a moment.

So, in order for me to get my work under control Hudson went home with Nonnie. And I missed him all day. But, by 9AM the twins were fed and sawing logs while I got to work. And I worked ALL DAY. Thanks to the twins loving to roll around on the floor and jump in the jumper and play in their play gym- and my sister-in-law Krust for coming to feed them lunch- I got a shitton done today. In fact my first break was after 8PM. I made us dinner (enchiladas!) and then after I ate I went back to work. Around 11 I WAS DONE!!!!! I got caught up on what I needed to & I am ready for tomorrow. But, since I was feeling crazy I cleaned the house (all except my bedroom!) and now I am relaxing in bed watching tv.

Today? I felt so very accomplished. But tomorrow?! I cannot WAIT to go get Hudson. I miss him. I miss him so much.

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By Emmie Bee, May 4, 2010 12:23 AM

I would have the following: Continue reading 'In a perfect world:'»

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By Emmie Bee, February 5, 2010 1:02 PM

Yeah, so I mentioned that they were moving my c-section date up.  I confirmed today that I am having these kids March 3rd. Unless, it’s earlier based on a problem with my NST- which I am hoping won’t happen. Continue reading '26 days is the best case scenario!?'»

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By Emmie Bee, January 3, 2010 10:57 AM

When you are broke that’s when everything needs to be paid. Right? RIGHT!

Continue reading 'How come this always happens?!'»

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By Emmie Bee, December 18, 2009 8:12 AM

Last week I couldn’t sleep and ended up getting up at like 3 or 4 and listing a bunch on eBay. Anyways, mostly all of it ended today and I made A SHIT TON of money. Enough to pay for my hospital co-pay for our delivery in March. I am so stoked. But, I will mourn the loss of my orange patent Chloe bag. A sign of total excess. It’s sad that just a few short years ago I could ask my husband for something so extravagant and he didn’t bat an eye and now? I’m usually worried how the PG&E bill will get paid on time.

I guess the moral of all this is that decadent spending is never a good idea, because that money may seem like chump change at one point- but later you look back at all the things you’ve purchased both hugely expensive and some maybe $100.00 in MAC eyeshadow you’ve never worn-ever- and realize that now, you probably wouldn’t be struggling if you had just been smarter with your money to begin with. Oh well- live & learn, right?

I won’t be making the mistake of a million dollar bag anytime soon!

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By Emmie Bee, December 15, 2009 1:57 PM

But I did.

Today I got a ton for Hudson for Christmas. Like, I had wanted to purchase one thing for him just as something to open on Christmas morning. I know that sounds cheap or mean or whatever but his birthday is next month and it’s his first Christmas and I have no doubt the grandparents will spoil him silly. Plus- he has NO IDEA what is going on and would rather play with the wrapping paper anyhow. Sooooo- I fail. He has at least 5 things under that tree so far.

I also broke down and spent $30.00 for two quick snapshots of Hudson with Santa. That’s all $30.00 will buy you with Santa in the SF Bay Area. It hurts my heart! Plus, they aren’t even like on the computer so I have to go upstairs and SCAN THEM later just to share them with you guys!

But, the good news I am down to just a couple little things left to buy and then I am 110% DONE with my Christmas shopping. I shouldn’t spend any more than $100.00 more, which makes me happy since I did Christmas this year in CASH no credit cards were harmed in the making of Christmas 2009!! For this, I am very very proud!

Tonight after my feet stop throbbing I will head out again to get everything that remains. Then, I will officially be on STRIKE. I won’t so much as head to the grocery store until after Christmas. I like less than 20 blocks from the mall and it took 30 minutes to get there. I do not love holiday traffic.

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By Emmie Bee, December 14, 2009 2:37 PM

I have been torn. First: as I’ve said a million times- I am poor. Like, really poor. But, my house/condo/townhouse is 1100 sq feet and by March will house my husband, myself, Hudson, Sawyer & Truman, two dogs and a cat.

That is a LOT of life in 1100 square feet. So, I have to be really careful about how I use the space and keeping things design savvy enough that people don’t think they walked into the world’s teeniest day care center. Unfortunately, high design costs money. It is a legitimate problem finding baby/kid items that are nice to look at, functional and take up little space- at a Goodwill price.

With Hudson I found a great highchair that was pretty, functional and takes up very little space. The price was hefty for a highchair but Hudson has really great aunties.

It’s one of those chairs that are so ridiculous that it doesn’t even come with the cushion- that sets you back another $40- hard earned dollars.

Anyways, I LOVE the Svan highchair and when I registered for it I figured Hudson and his FUTURE siblings could use it. Like, because there would be a gap of YEARS between my children. Clearly I fail. And now, Hudson will still need a highchair type apparatus when the twins start needing one as well. And yes, there are ways around buying more high chairs. But seriously- any mom who feeds a small baby/toddler on the regular KNOWS you cannot feed them one at a freaking time. (Yes, this has been suggested to me.) I don’t have enough time in the day. By the time breakfast was done it would be time to prepare lunch!

So, my awesome plan is that the highchair fairy will somehow bring me another Svan (or you know, I could save the $300.00) and then I will invest in this neat little booster for the Hud-B. That way, the twins will have matching highchairs and Hudson can still eat simultaneously.

And when Truman & Sawyer are out of highchairs- the Svan chair turns into a toddler chair and then an adult desk chair for their rooms. See, I SAID it was functional.

That’s my plan.

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By Emmie Bee, December 14, 2009 7:59 AM

So, for whatever reason I decided to visit one of my favorite baby websites GIGGLE today. I registered there when I had Hudson since all their stores are local, but I clearly can’t be so ambitious this time around so I stuck to the less decadent – but equally cool- Lullaby Lane.

Anyways, I got sucked in this morning looking at their UNDER $75.00 gift section and found some really cute stuff.

These two backpacks KILL me! But $42.00 each sucks and I think if I got them I’d have to get three. I can just picture three little 2 year olds bouncing around with these on their backs. Adorable.

This owl toy bin is adorable and I can totally picture it overflowing with stuffed animals in the corner of the kids room. eeeek. But, again $40?! I dunno. Kinda crazy for a small canvas bin. I wish I was rich.

And on the subject of owls- I really think the twins need this set even if it costs $38.00. I had been given this beautiful Dwell set for Hudson at his shower but I confess I didn’t use it much because I was too afraid to ruin it. How Krust of me! Anyways, this time I’d use it.

And last but not least: I love this mailbox set. Luckily, for me it’s 3 years and up which is still a long way off (I hope!) and no use even thinking about spending $50.00 on felt that can’t be used for another couple years. In that time I can figure out how to fashion my own. But DAMN it is cute.

I love it.

Anyhow- That’s what I’m drooling over today. :/

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By Emmie Bee, December 11, 2009 6:23 AM

(for me!)

I started listing some stuff on eBay this morning at like 6 AM because I couldn’t sleep. I got through a few items and I will keep listing all weekend. I’d really appreciate everyone facebooking, myspacing, twittering, blogging my eBay link if you have the time so I can get more exposure for my items!

You can check out my stuff here.

Anyways if you get a chance to check out what is for sale you should. I had to rescue a few designer items from the pile after discovering I have a baby girl on the way. I can only imagine how happy it would of made me if my Mom had owned Chanel handbags! So, now I have to save a few for little Sawyer. But, I am still getting rid of some Chanel, Dior, Chloe and Tiffany’s items which should all be listed by the end of the weekend. Also selling random baby stuff and basically just a random mix of stuff. Even stuff that my sister in laws were going to sell at their garage sale for super cheap! I rescued those items and listed them!

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By Emmie Bee, November 17, 2009 10:43 AM

I’ve seen this a bunch of times in the MoMA store in NYC and online- but the price tag is scary.

Today I saw this picture of a nursery with two of these side by side. I can only assume they were the DNA prints of the parents. Which is adorable since baby is obviously a mix of both. I wish I could afford 2 ($595.00 each) for the kids play-loft area. But, of course- that ain’t gonna happen. Yes, I said ain’t. *Edit: according to DNA art 11 the double print may be $650.00. The one from MoMA is $595.00*

Check it out though. I could maybe afford the mini ones- but that’s kinda lame since it ruins the entire statement of these huge DNA prints hanging side by side like: “WE MADE YOUUUUU”

Just adorable.

I’m pretty sure they are wrong when they say “Money can’t buy happiness” I mean- I’m happy now. I can only imagine that money would augment my life tenfold. Husband home all day to hang? Check. Bill-free living? Check. Possibility of one day owning something larger than our one-bedroom condo? Check. DNA posters are affordable? Check. Sounds like a win to me.